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- Aug 9, 2011
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- Motherboard
- OS X 10.7.2
- CPU
- i5 2500k
- Graphics
- Radeon HD 6950
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Hi guys,
I wanted to check in with you since I would like to upgrade my current setup without having to replace all of the core components. The wish is to buy a new compatible GPU for Hackintoshing but also to overclock the CPU in order not to bottleneck.
MB: Gigabyte Z68AP-D3 Socket 1155, Z68, ATX B3
CPU: Core i5 2500K
GPU: XFX PCIe HD6950 2GB DDR5 (looking to replace)
RAM: Corsair 8GB DDR3 1600MHz/VENGEAN/1,5VBLUE (looking to get 8GB more or upgrade to 2133).
With these components, which GPU would you recommend for me that would work OOB or with minimum hassle (I actually got the 6950 to work which was a nightmare!)
Other questions I have is, would an update to 16GB RAM with 1600MHz be better than moving to a 8GB 2133MHz, it seems that the performance gain is quite significant: http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/d...it-finally-time-to-upgrade-your-core-i5-2500k
Thanks!
I wanted to check in with you since I would like to upgrade my current setup without having to replace all of the core components. The wish is to buy a new compatible GPU for Hackintoshing but also to overclock the CPU in order not to bottleneck.
MB: Gigabyte Z68AP-D3 Socket 1155, Z68, ATX B3
CPU: Core i5 2500K
GPU: XFX PCIe HD6950 2GB DDR5 (looking to replace)
RAM: Corsair 8GB DDR3 1600MHz/VENGEAN/1,5VBLUE (looking to get 8GB more or upgrade to 2133).
With these components, which GPU would you recommend for me that would work OOB or with minimum hassle (I actually got the 6950 to work which was a nightmare!)
Other questions I have is, would an update to 16GB RAM with 1600MHz be better than moving to a 8GB 2133MHz, it seems that the performance gain is quite significant: http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/d...it-finally-time-to-upgrade-your-core-i5-2500k
Thanks!